Rev. Sandra will be on study leave/vacation from Dec. 26 through Jan. 13. She will respond to pastoral emergencies during that time. For all other concerns, please contact the church office, a member of the Caring Circle, or a member of the Board.–
Are you looking for a way to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s call for a Beloved Community? Here is one way to serve your neighbors in need. From Jan 19 – Feb 2, 2020, we will host Helena’s and Kilsey’s families in our church as they emerge from their housing crisis. Since they stayed with … Continue reading TIME TO VOLUNTEER
Worship Service: During the winter holiday season, we are reminded of tradition and times of the past. We gather together and share stories. We tell stories of important memories, experiences, and life-lessons. This Sunday we will explore what it means to people of Awe who are shaped by the stories of our lives.”
Worship Service: Opening to Awe
Rev. Dr. Sandra Fees. This morning we reflect on the way religious experiences open us to awe and wonder. Our collection is a monthly share-the-plate and will benefit the Literacy Council of Reading-Berks.
We are still in need of several types of cookies for our Christmas eve cookie reception. Please let Melissa know asap if you are able to contribute. office@uuberks.org
We will once again have our “UU Musical Menagerie” featuring all of our own musicians. All participants must have a minimum of one year experience playing your instrument.We will have a short 15 minute practice after church on Dec 15th and 22nd and arrive 30 min before our performance Dec 24th. All performers must attend at least … Continue reading Christmas Eve Band
Worship Service: The Awe in Nature.
Rev. Dr. Sandra Fees. Nature fills us with awe. Standing beneath the stars or on the top of a mountain or both can leave us breathless and more alive than we ever imagined possible. Join us as we explore nature’s essential role in our lives and our spiritual community.
Picture:https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7zn21ogbx7hrvko/AADB87N9rK1qmQn-sMCdUXa5a?dl=0 Citation: Huyck, David and Sarah Park Dahlen. (2019 June 19). Diversity in Children’s Books 2018. sarahpark.com blog. Created in consultation with Edith Campbell, Molly Beth Griffin, K. T. Horning, Debbie Reese, Ebony Elizabeth Thomas, and Madeline Tyner, with statistics compiled by the Cooperative Children’s Book Center, School of Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison: http://ccbc.education.wisc.edu/books/pcstats.asp. Retrieved … Continue reading What gifts does Awe Bring?
https://www.pngfind.com/pngs/m/23-230623_walking-feet-clipart-footprints-footprint-feet-free-cartoon.png In this month of Awe I share with you a lullaby from our hymnals – highlighted as the “Song of the Month” in our Soul Matters materials: #230 “Duermete, Niño Lindo” is found in our grey hymnal, Singing the Living Tradition, published in 1993 (close to 30 years ago) and is a Mexican folk … Continue reading The Awe of a Simple Melody
i pause to receive life as it is awe full breath beauty one
